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Man found dead in Fresno City College locker room, with event under way in gym

The Fresno City College gym is seen Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, hours after the body of a man believed to be elderly and possibly homeless was found inside the men’s locker room. There was no sign of foul play.
The Fresno City College gym is seen Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, hours after the body of a man believed to be elderly and possibly homeless was found inside the men’s locker room. There was no sign of foul play. apanoo@fresnobee.com

A man was found dead in a men’s locker room Saturday at Fresno City College as a women’s basketball tournament was being played in the gym.

Described as elderly, the man was found by a coach inside a shower about 4:30 p.m., State Center Community College police chief Jose Flores said.

There are no signs of foul play or a struggle. The man was fully dressed and may have been homeless, Flores said.

The basketball tournament began at 3 p.m. Saturday and restrooms in the gym were open at that time.

An investigation continues. Although the men’s locker room was closed off, the tournament was not affected.

Ashleigh Panoo: 559-441-6010, @AshleighPan

This story was originally published December 9, 2017 at 7:22 PM with the headline "Man found dead in Fresno City College locker room, with event under way in gym."

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